Chemistry
Accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, this program offers a comprehensive range of courses, workshops, and labs in biochemical, environmental, inorganic, organic, and computational chemistry.
Explore the fundamental facets of chemistry and make discoveries of your own, working closely with renowned scientists and researchers, using high-end instrumentation in our research and teaching labs.
Chemistry at Trent extends beyond the classroom, with several hands-on learning opportunities, work experiences, study abroad options, and scholarships to support you in your education and make you an ideal candidate to employers after graduation.
Accelerated Masters
Fast-track your education, by earning your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences in only 12-16 months after graduating from your honours B.Sc.
Study in a program accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry and benefit from direct access to world-class labs and instrumentation facilities at the undergraduate level.
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Chemistry co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
- Accelerate your career through the five-year co-op stream featuring 12 months of paid work experience (with an option to add an extra work term at the end of your degree for a total of 16 months of work experience)
- Conduct experiments and research as an undergraduate using advanced instrumentation in Trent’s top-rated teaching labs, including spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, and high-performance liquid chromatography equipment
- Build your network and boost your resume as a member of the Trent Chemistry Undergraduate Society, providing peer tutoring and collaborating with fellow students
- Lead your own research in chemistry and present your findings at the undergraduate 3-Minute Paper Competition or the Southern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference
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Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- SCH4U and MHF4U or MCV4U
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
- Laboratory Analysis
- Research & Development
- Environmental Chemistry
- Quality Control & Process Monitoring
- Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical Science